Drug Shortage Report for FAMVIR

Last updated on 2021-08-12 History
Report ID 126668
Drug Identification Number 02229129
Brand name FAMVIR
Common or Proper name Famciclovir Tablets
Company Name SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
Market Status MARKETED
Active Ingredient(s) FAMCICLOVIR
Strength(s) 250MG
Dosage form(s) TABLET
Route of administration ORAL ORAL
Packaging size 30
ATC code J05AB
ATC description DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS
Reason for shortage Demand increase for the drug.
Anticipated start date
Actual start date 2020-10-01
Estimated end date 2020-12-10
Actual end date 2021-02-28
Shortage status Resolved
Updated date 2021-08-12
Company comments The shortage is due to an unanticipated rise in product demand resulting in depletion of buffer stock.
Health Canada comments
Tier 3 Status No
Contact Address 1600 RUE NOTRE DAME OUEST, SUITE 312
MONTREAL, QUEBEC
CANADA H3J 1M1
Company contact information

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